Example sentences of "because it gives a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is interesting because it gives a tiny glimpse into the mind and intention of the Gospel writers . |
| 2 | In the late twentieth century compulsory retirement has depressed social status , a point also made by Alan Walker , and has led to medical , educational and social service provision receiving a low priority because it gives a low marginal rate of return on investment . |
| 3 | They say that 20 per cent of American motorists who can run cars on unleaded petrol are switching back to lead because it gives a better performance . |
| 4 | We would be inclined to use the first , because it gives a better sense of the feel of the anthology ; but this is a fairly arbitrary decision , where rule-books do not help . |
| 5 | You will probably be weighed at each visit , not because there are strict guidelines about weight gain , but because it gives a general indication that all is well if you are gaining steadily . |
| 6 | Erm the fact of the matter is sir as you 'll have detected from today 's earlier discussions it rather suits me policy I twelve because it gives a local authority the ability to plan for employment development in addition to their I five allocation . |